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Arturo Vidal Criticises Copa America Officiating after Lionel Messi Red Card

Arturo Vidal thinks Lionel Messi and Argentina were hard done by during the 2019 Copa America. Vidal was on the losing end as La Albiceleste beat holders Chile 2-1 on Saturday to finish third despite Messi being sent off.

Messi was shown a red card in the 37th minute along with Vidal's fellow midfielder Gary Medel. Vidal, who is team-mates with Messi at Barcelona, was one of many far from impressed with the decision, per Marca: "The referee wanted to be more important than the game, how can he send off both captains for a bit of pushing?